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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1950
Page
4
Natimuk and district people celebrate an 18 year bush nursing hospital funded by local contributions. Despite a doctor shortage the community supports independence and resists closing or centralizing the facility, with staff boasting dedicated rooms and loaned funds aiding a doctor’s residence.
Hotelkeepers in Horsham argue extending bar hours to 10 pm would not create difficulties for staff or customers. They contend longer opening would ease staffing and customer needs, noting no staff trouble anticipated if hours are lengthened.
A presentation was made to Mrs. F. Rodan, past president of the Horsham KBL Women’s Auxiliary, at an auxiliary meeting. The group planned a formal acknowledgment and noted her long service and resignation was accepted, with remarks on her active leadership since the last war.
The Horsham Municipal Library appeals for spare time volunteers to help the librarian paste date slips into new books. City Clerk Mr A J Watts said the task is simple and the library will reopen to the public once this work is finished. New books will be added and alterations completed.
The feeshold of the Royal Hotel Rainbow has been sold to local interests. Details are sparse due to damaged text but indicate a transfer that may involve improvements and wheat-related deals. Key names mentioned include J. ant V. Tig Strason Sree.
Brown, Tasmanian vice-president for Victoria and Horsham branch official, criticizes travel for Australian Communists amid debate on tightening borders. He argues Communists do not support democracy and could undermine national interests. Mackinnon endorses stricter travel controls with police cooperation.
James P. Sheddick of Horsham England a fireman with West Sussex Fire Brigade served in North Africa and Java has asked Horsham Mayor Dr L T Bennett for permission to join the Australian army He seeks housing for his wife before enlisting Mr Johnston Horsham agreed to take the couple in and as ex serviceman urged support from the Legion of Ex servicemen and Women if needed Johnston secretary of the Horsham Legion sub branch Pointhood was offered to help fund the needed accommodation.
Murtoa golfer A Newton won the A grade scratch in the men's stroke events at Moor Park Golf Club. The event drew strong entries from Morton, Minyip, Rupanyup, Duvet, Hersham, Wareackmabeat and Rupanyup with excellent course conditions reported.
A Country Roads Board employee depart Horsham for Japan to undertake Commonwealth Government investigation work. Ken Williams, English, has resided in Horsham three months after arriving in Australia seventeen months ago. He formerly worked at Australian Country Dress in Melbourne and joined State Government service. He will leave Sydney by plane next Friday.
The first annual Leader training course organized by the Immer Regional Fitness Council is underway at Dimboots. Trainees come from Stawril Morton Hi Minyip Jeparit and Diraboola. coordinators are Mr Hi Voulthures and Miss DC Milbourne.
The library needs volunteers to help the librarian for three to four weeks. Tasks include pasting date slips into new books. Interested persons should contact Miss Hoskin at the library or A J Watts, town clerk.
A historic bank notice from the State Savings Bank of Victoria announces tender details and branch actions. It lists addresses and a noon Friday deadline for bids, with references to room 5 and a specified bank official.
The Shire invites offers for a 4 yard tipping steel body truck with hydraulic hoist. Inspect at Netimuk. Registration dated September 3, 1851. adjustments to registration fee at buyer's cost. Bids due by 12 noon September 12, 1950 at Shire Offices Noradjuna. Cash on delivery. immediate possession.
More than 600 children attended the Old Mother Hubbard pantomime at Horsham Town Hall yesterday afternoon featuring ventriloquist Mother, R. Fray an act listing Wheel Cap and Demon, Simple Simon, Baron, and xylophonist Cain. The company performed another show last night and moved on to Bendigo today.
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